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Sealed Crustless Sandwich

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Class 267/151 - COMPOUND


Subclass of Class 267 - Spring devices
Definition: Spring device comprising a plurality of spring elements
No. of patents: 36
Last issue date: 05/13/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7370842Support structure with self-adapting support surface for receiving any type of body
An exemplary support structure has an auto-adaptable surface. The exemplary support structure comprises a base; an assembly of distinct, adjacent contacts; and an assembly of platforms of a common level forming a common tier, each platform being linked to the base b...
05/13/2008
7354033Tape-spring deployable hinge
A tape-spring shaped, articulating member used in deployable structures having a resilient, compliant hinge region and rigid non-hinge regions, thereby enabling a smaller fold radius and greater packaging efficiency. The increased compliance in the hinge region may ...
04/08/2008
7303184Isolator mount for shock and vibration mitigation
A passive isolator mount capable of dissipating shocks and vibrations as either heat or magnetic energy is presented. The passive isolator includes a pair of L-shaped or C-shaped brackets capable of withstanding repeated deflections and strains, energy dissipating l...
12/04/2007
7293995Electrical contact and connector system
An electrical contact formed from a compliant folded sheet that includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a first contact edge and a second contact edge. A plurality of corrugations are formed in the top surface and the bottom surface that terminate at the first con...
11/13/2007
7200971Suspender bottom bracket for ceiling frameworks, a suspender having this kind of bottom bracket, and an assembly comprising a sealing framework and at least one such suspender
A suspender bottom bracket for ceiling frameworks, includes a support wall that is adapted to be fastened to a rod of the suspender and is extended by two flanges in parallel planes that each have a rim parallel to the support wall, the two rims being directed towar...
04/10/2007
7131367Hydraulic bolt buffer for firearm
A hydraulic bolt buffer assembly for an automatic firearm, the firearm including a receiver having a longitudinal chamber, a bolt and carrier assembly mounted in the chamber for reciprocating movement between a recoil position and a battery position, a spring for ur...
11/07/2006
7117972Vibration isolation mount for garage door opener
The invention provides a vibration isolation mount for a motorized garage door opener system. The mount includes a substantially planar first mounting plate with apertures configured for mounting to structure inside a garage, and a substantially planar second mounti...
10/10/2006
7108252Method and apparatus for reducing force transmitted from a base structure to a supported structure
A method and apparatus are disclosed for reducing transmission of force from a base structure to a supported structure. The method includes mounting a plurality of dampers between the base structure and the supported structure. Each damper includes a single damping ...
09/19/2006
6619638Supplementary torsion spring assembly
A supplementary spring assembly (104) is fitted to three consecutive turns (86.1, 86.2, 86.3) of a vehicle suspension coil spring (102). The spring assembly (104) includes a central torsion-producing portion (105) having a pair of half-turn torsion spring...
09/16/2003
6202961Passive, multi-axis, highly damped, shock isolation mounts for spacecraft
A passive, multi-axis, highly damped, shock load isolation mount which can serve as a complete one-piece mount, particularly of a spacecraft to its launch vehicle or launch vehicle adaptor structure, or can serve in multiplicity as necessary to provide a ...
03/20/2001
5961078Passive axial vibration isolation system for a spacecraft launch vehicle
An acceleration force isolator assembly for attaching a payload, such as a spacecraft or satellite, to a launch vehicle wherein axial acceleration forces on the payload are attenuated. The attachment includes an upper interface ring that is secured to the...
10/05/1999
5426799Mattress system
The invention relates to a generic mattress system which is easily adjustable to differing and space varying stresses with limiting spring paths. It has a top mattress and a bottom mattress with supporting elements connected to a frame and located in the ...
06/27/1995
5090330Runner for air conveyor system
An improved runner for use with a SAILRAIL hydrostatic bearing levitation system is disclosed. The runner uses a substantially solid core having a degree of flexibility in a vertical plane, a thin pad of flexible, compliant material extending transversely...
02/25/1992
5088705Bicycle shock-absorbing apparatus
A bicycle shock-absorbing apparatus comprises an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube is inserted into the outer tube. An upper spring socket and a lower spring socket are disposed in the inner tube and the outer tube separately. A compression spr...
02/18/1992
5004206Vehicle seat mounting structure
A vehicle seat mounting structure includes a base, a seat mount, and a mechanism operably interposed between the base and mount for controlling relative motion thereof. The mechanism includes a platform, air springs to cushion roadway induced shock, and l...
04/02/1991
4981215Flexible device for packing or support
An elastic packing or support device that can be used especially for the elastic support and/or packing of objects during transportation. The device includes at least one elastic element composed of two mobile and parallel plates with repulsion springs an...
01/01/1991
4934493Frictional damper
A frictional damper has a tubular housing and a slide which is guided slidably in this housing in the direction of its longitudinal axis. In the area of its end on the slide exit side, the housing is provided with a damping lining which bears against the ...
06/19/1990
4861007Element for supporting suspension-springs
An element for supporting the suspension-springs of railway wagons including a bottom plate, an intermediate plate and a parallel adjacent supporting plate provided with the interposition of first and second elastic rings which are connected to the plates...
08/29/1989
4838169Minimum filler runner for air conveyor system
An improved runner for use with a sailrail hydrostatic bearing levitation system is disclosed. The runner uses a substantially solid core having a degree of flexibility in a vertical plane, a thin pad of flexible, compliant material covering at least the ...
06/13/1989
4826140Suspension system for a vehicle
An improved suspension system for a vehicle is provided which interconnects the leaf spring assemby positioned adjacent each of the frame members of a vehicle. The suspension system comprises first and second supports which are positioned below the rearwa...
05/02/1989
4801019Shock absorbing unit assisted by fiberglass reinforced spring
A shock absorbing spring device (A,C) is illustrated which includes a plurality of elongated, slender spring elements (B). The device may also include a central shock absorbing unit (10). Spring elements (B) comprise fiber reinforcing strands (32) embedde...
01/31/1989
4781363Vibration isolator particularly of the antiresonance force type
A vibration isolator is formed with a spring mechanism and a fluid transmion mechanism interposed between a vibrating member and a support member. The fluid transmission mechanism includes a primary fluid chamber and a secondary fluid chamber, with the s...
11/01/1988
4778159Adjustable range spring for differential pressure responsive devices
A range spring assembly for a differential pressure responsive device which includes a spring retainer plate configured for coaction with a movable portion of a device, such as a bellows or diaphragm. A flat spiral spring in spaced relation to the retaine...
10/18/1988
4687079Deformable load support member having a transversely stiff core
A fluid levitated generally convex support member particularly useful in supporting a pallet, plate or belt such that the pallet, plate or belt load may be moved in an air powered track system, the system including at least one concave track with means fo...
08/18/1987
4579320Load supporting member
Improvements to the various components of hydrostatic bearing levitation systems, systems wherein fluid pressure between a load and the rails of a track system supports and guides the load, are described. The rail has a plurality of lengthwise extending p...
04/01/1986
4572488Low temperature rate controller
A rate controller for use in outer space is provided where motion damping occurs by forcing damping fluid from one side of an actuator piston to the other side of the piston through an external line. The damping fluid is totally contained in a sealed syst...
02/25/1986
4518154Pneumatic spring, especially for motor vehicles
A pneumatic spring for motor vehicles which includes a closed spring volume and two spring surfaces of different sizes adapted to be subjected to pressure acting in opposite directions. The two spring surfaces each have an effective spring surface which i...
05/21/1985
4441590Braking system for motor vehicle
A brake system for motor cycles is disclosed which includes a hydraulic master cylinder supplying a front brake and a rear brake and a pressure-regulating valve having a calibrating spring adapted to limit the maximum pressure on the rear brake to a prede...
04/10/1984
4343460Force-receiving and applying device
A force-receiving and -applying device with biasing means providing a substantially constant spring force and including a coil spring backing up a piston or the like and secondary biasing means coaxial with the coil spring and acting in conjunction with t...
08/10/1982
4331041Motion transmitting remote control assembly
A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element movably supported in a flexible conduit. The assembly includes a support member adapted to be connected to...
05/25/1982
4245826Resilient column of adjustable length
A column which includes an elongated guide tube receiving a pneumatic spring of the piston-and-cylinder type in its bore. A bar is fixedly fastened to the piston rod member or the cylinder member of the spring in longitudinal alignment and extends in the ...
01/20/1981
4225123Snubber assembly for motor homes
A snubber assembly for vehicles comprised of a housing attached to each of the main frame members of the vehicle chassis. A compression spring and compression rod is located with in the housing, with the rod having a free end which extends into fixed rela...
09/30/1980
4189131Paper spring method and product
A paper spring is formed by longitudinally folding a sheet along parallel fold lines to provide a strip and thence transversely folding the strip in a zigzag manner. The resulting paper spring may be contained in a paper housing in the form of an open-sid...
02/19/1980
4079926Energy absorbing support
An energy absorbing support formed of a composite coil defining a core and a tubular sheath with the sheath being formed of a material having a higher elastic yield strain limit than that of the core. The coil defines a first portion and a second portion ...
03/21/1978
4033567Cushioning material construction
A cushioning material system or construction having at least one module comprising balanced levers and displaceable bearing means....
07/05/1977
4032127Protective head gear and body equipment
Protective equipment for the head, body, or the like, having at least one module comprising levers and displaceable bearing means....
06/28/1977
 
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